Music
Peacemaker Festival in Fort Smith celebrates 10 years of music, community and giving back
The Peacemaker Festival, a Fort Smith music tradition, is celebrating its 10th anniversary Oct. 11 and 12. Known as a festival by music lovers for music lovers, it combines country,
Amos Cochran plays first ever solo show, continues creative conversations
Amos Cochran said that he’s “taken a lot of time to think more than do” in approaching his first performance in more than a year. The Emmy-nominated composer challenged himself
House of Songs celebrates seven years of song
Seven years ago Troy Campbell opened up his Bentonville home to songwriters from across the globe. It wasn’t unusual for the Austinite-turned-Arkansawyer. He’d already been working with House of Songs in Texas.
Symphonic Evolution: SoNA premieres Lopez-Gavilan’s ‘Oceans to Cross’ in 2024-25 season opener
With strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and sometimes a piano, most symphonies have looked the same on stage no matter the century, but the music coming from those same instruments continues
Fourth annual Her Set, Her Sound Festival builds connections on (and off) the dance floor
When Robyn Jordan speaks of the purpose behind The Her Set, Her Sound Festival she sounds like she’s reciting poetry. There’s intention in her cadence and a sense of joy
Blues powerhouse Joanna Connor headlines Women in the Blues Showcase in Bentonville
Highlighting women who play the blues comes naturally to Ozark Blues Society President Liz Lottman, but her Sept. 7 Women in the Blues showcase will be her first opportunity to
Romantic revolutions: Fort Smith Symphony opens ‘24-25 season riveting stories, familiar favorites
Fort Smith Symphony returns with revolutionary sounds, sweeping romantic melodies and riveting tales for the first concert of the 2024-25 season. The Sept. 7 Blockbusters will begin with Tchaikovsky’s First
Soul Asylum frontman shares songwriting insights ahead of tour
The latest album from Soul Asylum has received a quick blessing from the fastest woman alive, Shirley “Cha Cha” Muldowney. “I just couldn’t be more excited that she’s excited about
Former lead digs into the role of Aaron Burr for launch of “Hamilton” at Walton Arts Center
Jimmie “JJ” Jeter has played all the heroes of “Hamilton,” but turning heel isn’t as easy as it might seem. Although Jeter will portray the maligned Aaron Burr in the
Music, nature, luxury: Thunder Ridge Nature Arena aims to elevate concert experienceMusic, nature, luxury:
Normally you go to a concert with the intention of just seeing a show, but just 20 miles outside of Branson, Thunder Ridge Nature Arena aims for something a little
